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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

Page

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Two Speeders Fined in Downtown Auto Mix-Up

A string of small city incidents includes two speeders fined in county and police courts after minor crashes downtown. Albert Reburn, a postal employee, was fined $20, and Herbert Geske paid $22.50. A separate case notes a pursuit and misidentification during a street scene on KG Slabs Street.

Albert Reburn Herbert Geske Tazy West Avenue Motoreyalty Cep Jaiden T. Reid Sumley FL Anderson la Crom Uhesrland Company Atr. Reid Kanel Whit

Prayers and Salaries See No Increase in Legislative Costs

The article notes prayers and salaries as the only items not rising in the current legislative session. It records $3 per prayer across sixteen denominations and totals $666 for prayers in both houses to date, with overall six month session costs at $204,494 including printing. Other expenses cover salaries, mileage, clerical staff, sergeants, postage, and visiting committees.

Secretary of State Assembly Senate Joint Northern Lakes

Life Underwriters Promote Northwest Congress in Madison

Northwest Congress of Life Underwriters convenes in Madison Wisconsin with 1600 agents expected. Attendees include La Crosse underwriters Harry Long Bari Noliverre and J H Granmer from New York Life, plus Metropolitan and Wisconsin Life representatives. The event features round trip fare, free hospitality, and city tours including automobile trips, swimming, tennis and golf.

Madison Harry Long Bari Noliverre The Mutual al Graver Fe Wi. Scofield J. H.granmer New York Life Clark Wiconsin Life Raiser Meyer BF. B. Porserh Metropolitan Wisconsin Iowa Normaska North Dake Minnesota Eanpress Deiy Madison Association of Life Underwriters

Result of Ballot on Wage Cut Still in Doubt Jewell

Rail union chief F B Jewell branded reports of an overwhelming vote for wage reduction as misleading and unreliable. He said only about two thirds of ballots counted and that for votes might swing it. A meeting of shop craft chairmen is set for July 2 to decide further action.

Rail Union Hicago United States Rail Tand Labor Board Fb.m.cjewell Jewell Eragta Onganinati

New Law Bars Girls as Hotel Bell Boys in Madison

A new act effective Tuesday bars girls under 21 from serving as hotel bell boys. The measure, the first of eight welfare bills approved by the legislature on the recommendation of the senate education and public welfare committee, imposes heavy penalties on hotelkeepers who violate provisions.

Madison Wit Senate Education and Public Welfare Committee

Winona Divine to Lecture on Romola Here Wednesday

Rev. William F. Dudley of Winona will lecture Wednesday at 10:80 in the normal auditorium on Romola, The Atrophy of a Soul, discussing George Eliot's novel The public is invited and admission is free. A silver offering will aid the course.

William EF. Dudley Winans Dudley George Eliot

World War Veteran Named Chief of Police at Kenosha

Thad Toran, overseas veteran of World War I, was named chief of police in Kenosha Wisconsin on Thursday morning succeeding Chief Owen O'Hare who resigned after two grand jury indictments. Toran, at 27, was one of the department's youngest officers and had recently returned from overseas and rejoined the force.

Kenosha Wis Thad Toran Owen O'Hare Loran

Rate Commission orders Illinois fares rise to interstate level

Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered passenger fares on the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee line and its interurban to move to interstate level on September 1. A uniform three cent fare is expected to yield about 6.91 percent return on road value for the year ending October, allowing for traffic decrease of ten percent. with reduced traffic the return would be 6.83 percent.

Washington Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Commerce Commission Illinois Met Roar

British Coalmine Strike Settled as Parliament Near Subsidy Vote

The British coal mine strike that began April 1 ends with government planning to seek a ten million pound subsidy from Parliament. Prime Minister Lloyd George is expected to request subsidy authorization. miners are to resume work next Monday if granted. The subsidy move follows earlier proposals rejected by the miners.

Ondon Associated Press

Public Reception For Knutson At La Crosse Event

La Crosse hosts an informal reception Wednesday evening at Eagles hall to honor R G Knutson’s appointment to the Wisconsin Industrial Commission. Alderman J B Murray chairs with speeches by C Kohr, S Gordon, T Verchota, and others as the labor community is urged to attend.

J. B. Murray Eagles K. G. Knutson Ims Lim Joseph J. Yrrrhata Races and Labor Council Syorker Alrdernan Morris R. G. Knutson Industrial Commission of Wisconsin Porens Brutger Counel Thiy Cornell la’ Grosse Wisconsin la’ Crosse Mr. Routson McKautson J. &. Murray Stanley Gordon William Doerfilnger Harry . Burroughs Charlotte Kohn Edlin Jost A. Green RF. Green F. Ov Berrigan A. A Mis A As Bentley J. Ger Fah. Burges FE. H. Burress Barry Thgeert Charles Dittman Umerbers Rosie We Pr Roelliz Ad. Steinmete Joan Brindley Jeanard Kleeber Fred Hosely Eece Iagigh Bouski Jit Beay Ke F. Basten B.S. McCormick B. &. McCormick G. K G. We. Lueck J. B. Funke Greenmen We Ward Vic Ruschman G. A. Keller Wdedisch Olaf Olson Harry Newburn Oscar Desting Oscar Deering Charles. Hoeschler Hont T. B. Waenber Art Grosscup Barney Borsein M. H. Dokken Theodore Strauss Peter Muenzenberzer C. F. Figlie E. B.duffy George Winkhkt Jack Hall Louis Jofade Nick Weeher Wlf Adame Mies Keefe Jaspar Knox Luster T

Bandits rob hotel and flee in car chase ends pursuit

Robbers struck a Treapelen hotel waking proprietor Martin. They fled in a stolen car after a brief chase by a posse. Loot included $60 and $40 in watches and jewelry. Car abandoned at Marshland Junction. suspects eluded capture near East Winona. Police notified. link to Jewelers store theft suspected. Grand Forks tobacco smoke ban targets public seating in Dakota eateries.

EL. Martin Treapelen St Marshland Junction East Winern Burlington Teks Winona Rademacher Marshland Junction le Three Geenpants la Crosse Sim¢ Gank Tepnéry Praiinie Mndar

Entries Close On Thursday For Outdoor Sports Festival

Entries close at 12 o'clock noon on Thursday for the Ta Oresse Outdoor Sports Association Fourth of July events. Prospective contestants must mail application blanks to committee members, with a tennis tournament finals set for the Saturday preceding. Apply to E. C. Gerber of the Y M C A.

Oresse Outdoor Sports Association E. C. Gerber Y. M-C_a

Council protests bill giving school board tax powers

At a special meeting Monday night the council opposed Senate Bill 147 which would let school boards levy taxes for schools without city approval. Mayor directed to file protest with the governor as cities have limited time to object. Sixteen aldermen present unanimously condemned the measure calling it vicious and urged protests to Madison. Knutson congratulated in a separate resolution. The council discussed a new causeway site, street paving plans, and brick paving estimates. County board approved $40,000 for street resurfacing funds.

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Administration Committee Meeting Set for Thursday

The administration committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 4 PM in City Hall to consider applications for liquor licenses, as announced by the city clerk’s office.

Committee of Administration

Mail Planes To Make Last Trip Thursday

Airplanes in the Chicago to La Crosse route will fly its final airmail run on Thursday as the service is abandoned for months. Mechanics at Salzer field prepare equipment transfer to Chicago while officials confirm the end of the route and reorganize operations. C F Ogge, moved to new key route supervision, aims to extend service if funds permit and other routes are approved.

Anti Beer Bill Passes By Vote Of 250 10

The House approved the measure to bar beer as medicine by a 250 to 10 vote after four hours of heated debate. The bill moves to the Senate where Senator Sterling of South Dakota leads the judiciary subcommittee. Regulations delaying prescriptions of beer and light wines are under review.

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